Our next guest speaker is one of the more notable local success stories, Arunas Chesonis. &nbsp;Currently, Arunas and his colleagues operate an investment firm, Cranberry Capital, which provides hands-on support and funding to a portfolio of start-up companies. &nbsp;Arunas moved to Rochester upon graduating MIT to work for Rochester Telephone. &nbsp;He then became president of ACC until it was sold to AT&amp;T. &nbsp;&nbsp;His next step was PAETEC, founding and building it into a publicly-traded and nationally recognized telecom company. &nbsp;Arunas will discuss his connection to Rochester and how it has played a role in his life and entrepreneurial endeavors. &nbsp;Additionally, he will provide insights into his current activities, particularly regarding Cranberry Capital and its innovative approaches to supporting entrepreneurs.
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Optimax Systems with Rick Plympton & Mike Mandina 2017-03-01

RocGrowth is a grassroots organization with 3,000 followers empowering the New Rochester. We support and unite emerging leaders as Rochester thrives. Through showcasing innovators, we highlight incredible local talent. Our goal is "Creative Collisions," breaking barriers and fostering opportunities for interaction, promoting fellowship and pride in Rochester. We strive for social equity, aiming for equality in race, class, gender, and age, acknowledging past mistakes that hindered progress.